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SMU Basketball hires Zach Chu as chief strategist, embracing analytics for ACC success

SMU basketball makes a strategic move by hiring Zach Chu as Chief Strategist, embracing data analytics to enhance performance and gain an edge as they enter the ACC.

Ali Jawad
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Men's Basketball

SMU Basketball hires Zach Chu as chief strategist, embracing analytics for ACC success

SMU basketball makes a strategic move by hiring Zach Chu as Chief Strategist, embracing data analytics to enhance performance and gain an edge as they enter the ACC.

Ali Jawad
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Andy Enfield announces signing of Turkish Center Samet Yiğitoğlu for 2024-25 season

SMU Mustangs bolster their roster for the 2024-25 season by signing 7-2 Turkish center Samet Yiğitoğlu, adding international experience and size to their frontcourt as they prepare for their inaugural ACC season

Ali Jawad
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Men's Basketball

Top 10 SMU Mustangs basketball players of all time

Delve into the rich history of SMU Mustangs basketball with this comprehensive look at the top 10 players of all time

Ali Jawad
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Feb 21, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; SMU Mustangs guard Nic Moore (11) during a game against the East Carolina Pirates at Moody Coliseum. SMU won 74-63. Mandatory Credit: Ray Carlin-USA TODAY Sports
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SMU honors basketball legend Nic Moore with Hall of Fame induction

Moore, who played for SMU from 2013 to 2016, led the Mustangs to a conference title in 2015 along with a NCAA tournament appearance.

Ali Jawad
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Feb 15, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Andy Enfield watches during the second half against the Utah Utes at Galen Center. Mandatory Credit: Alex Gallardo-USA TODAY Sports
Men's Basketball

SMU Men's basketball unveils 2024-25 non-conference schedule

Challenging opponents await Mustangs in non-conference play

Ali Jawad
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SMU Mustangs coach Andy Enfield with USC last year.
Men's Basketball

Mustangs Left Out of ACC/SEC Challenge Create an Opponent This Year

When ESPN leaves Mustangs out, Andy Enfield manages to get Mississippi State Bulldogs to come to Dallas

Andy Hodges
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SMU Mustangs coach Rhett Lashlee before the game between the TCU Horned Frogs and the SMU Mustangs at Amon G. Carter Stadium.
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SMU May Have Moved Up Some, but Big Boys Still Trying to Bully Others

With the ACC getting run over by SEC, Big Ten in playoff revenue distribution, Mustangs looking to win most of all.

Andy Hodges
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USC Trojans coach Andy Enfield yells from the bench in the second half against the UCLA Bruins at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom.
Men's Basketball

Insult or Favor? ACC/SEC Challenge Opponents Reportedly Set, but Not SMU

Getting left out of challenge may have been disrespectful or something Enfield really wanted.

Andy Hodges
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USC Trojans head coach Andy Enfield directs players during home game.
Men's Basketball

SMU Coach Andy Enfield Busy Building ACC Caliber Team

Mustangs add six players from NCAA Transfer Portal after retaining just three players from last season

Taylor Hodges
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Jan 3, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Andy Enfield
Men's Basketball

OPINION: Hiring Andy Enfield Perfect Move for ACC-Bound SMU

Andy Enfield is perfect choice to compete in the ACC.

Taylor Hodges
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Men's Basketball

Pony Roundup: SMU Games for Week of April 1

Spring football game highlights week for SMU

Taylor Hodges
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Feb 15, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Andy Enfield
Men's Basketball

SMU Names Enfield as Men’s Basketball Coach

In 91 days SMU will join the ACC. The Mustangs now have the coach they believe will help them compete against blue blood programs Duke, North Carolina, and NC State. SMU officially announced the hiring of Andy Enfield as the men’s basketball coach Monday.

Taylor Hodges
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Mustangs’ Season Ends in First Round NIT Loss

Mustangs’ Season Ends in First Round NIT Loss

Indiana State rallies from 15-point second half deficit to defeat SMU in the opening round of the NIT tournament on Wednesday.

Taylor Hodges
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SMU Headed to NIT

SMU Headed to NIT

SMU (20-12, 11-7 AAC) accepted a bid to the National Invitation Tournament and will face No. 1 seed Indiana State (28-6) in the first round of the tournament Wednesday at 6 p.m. The winner will face the winner of No. 4 seed Butler and Minnesota’s first ro

Taylor Hodges
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SMU Knocked Out of AAC Tournament

SMU Knocked Out of AAC Tournament

The Mustangs (20-12, 11-7 AAC) lost four of the last five games and their lone win was in overtime against East Carolina. Their fortunes didn’t change in a second round AAC Championship game against 11-seed Temple (14-19, 5-13 AAC).

Taylor Hodges
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UAB Sinks Free Throws Late to Beat SMU 74-70

UAB Sinks Free Throws Late to Beat SMU 74-70

The Mustangs (20-11, 11-7) fell 74-70 to UAB after taking a one-point lead with 1:14. But UAB’s Eric Gaines scored five-straight points from the free-throw line to give the Blazers (20-11, 12-6) the win.

Taylor Hodges
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SMU Snaps Losing Streak in OT Victory

SMU Snaps Losing Streak in OT Victory

Wednesday night’s game was a big one for SMU for many reasons. The Mustangs got their much-needed win in exciting fashion. Playing in their first overtime game of the season, the Mustangs won their 20th game of the year in an 80-77 victory against East Ca

Taylor Hodges
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Texas-San Antonio Ends Mustangs’ Home Win Streak

Texas-San Antonio Ends Mustangs’ Home Win Streak

SMU coach Rob Lanier and his players aren’t focusing on the upcoming conference tournament or talking about getting their 20th win of the season.

Taylor Hodges
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SMU Drops Pair of Games to FAU, South Florida

SMU Drops Pair of Games to FAU, South Florida

The Mustangs saw their six-game win streak come to an end earlier this week in a 80-70 loss to Florida Atlantic.

Taylor Hodges
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Mustangs Face Big Test in Sunshine State

Mustangs Face Big Test in Sunshine State

Despite not receiving any votes in top 25 polls, SMU rides six-game win streak into pair of games against the two teams sitting above SMU in the AAC standings.

Taylor Hodges
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AAC on Notice: SMU Dominates Memphis in 27-Point Victory

AAC on Notice: SMU Dominates Memphis in 27-Point Victory

SMU won a sixth-straight game Sunday, blowing out Memphis, 106-79, behind Ricardo Wright and Zhuric Phelps with George W. Bush courtside.

Taylor Hodges
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Mustang Duo Reach 1,000 Career Points in Win

Mustang Duo Reach 1,000 Career Points in Win

Only 43 players have gotten 1,000 points, now SMU's Zhuric Phelps and Samuell Williamson join list in 87-79 win over Tulane.

Taylor Hodges
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Mustangs Ride Four-Game Win Streak Into Tulane

Mustangs Ride Four-Game Win Streak Into Tulane

SMU defeated Tulane by four points less than a week ago and it sparked the Mustangs’ current four-game win streak. Now they can make it 5.

Taylor Hodges
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Mustangs Notch 26-Point Road Win at Rice

Mustangs Notch 26-Point Road Win at Rice

Mustangs end first half on 14-2 run before cruising to big road conference win against former Southwestern Conference rival.

Taylor Hodges
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SMU's Last Chance Gets De-railed, Clangs off Rim at North Texas

SMU's Last Chance Gets De-railed, Clangs off Rim at North Texas

Mean Green get a 68-66 win, showing everybody what might have been missed in 21 years of not playing in lose, physical game.

Andy Hodges
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